Archangel 8
US Chess Events
Upcoming Events
USCF International Spring Chess Festival 2024
Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library
by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
* Featuring International Master Zillur Rahman *
March 16th • March 30th
April 13th • April 27th
May 4th • May 11th
10:30AM - 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO EVENT
Email with your Full Name, USCF Number & the date of the event to knightsof64@yahoo.com and signup@buffalochess.org
Arrive no later than 10:30 AM • Games start promptly at 11 AM
Bring your own USCF regulation board and clock.
3 Rounds • Regular/Quick Rated • 45m, 5 second delay (G/45;d5)
NOTE: As a registered participant, you grant Archangel 8 Chess Academy permission to take & use photographs for purposes related to chess events.
Buffalo Middle School Chess Championships
Hosted at Buffalo Downtown Central Library
by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
**POSTPONED**
April 20th 2024
10:00AM - 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 13TH 2024 BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Email with your Full Name, USCF ID (if applicable), school, grade, and phone number to to knightsof64@yahoo.com and signup@buffalochess.org
Section 1: 4th-5th graders • Section 2: 6th-7th graders
Each section limited to 20 players.
All players must bring USCF regulation board and clock.
Players should bring their own food.
USCF rules enforced. “Touch move,” Castling – must touch the King first, then the Rook.
Swiss format tournament - 4 rounds - 25 minute, with 5 second delay
Report by 10 am., seated at 10:30 am. Games start promptly at 10:45 am.
Remaining games start immediately after both sections are completed.
Written chess notations optional; scoresheets available.
Awards to the top three winners in each section.
Awards Ceremony presentations and group photos at the conclusion of all games.
Past Events
USCF International Winter Chess Festival
Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library
by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
* Featuring International Master Zillur Rahman *
Donations accepted for entry to fund future events
2024 - Jan 6th • Jan 20th • Feb 3rd • Feb 17th
10:30AM - 4:00 PM
3 Rounds • Regular/Quick Rated • 45m, 5 second delay (G/45;d5)
USCF International Fall Chess Festival
Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library
by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
* Featuring International Master Zillur Rahman *
Donations accepted for entry to fund future events
September 30th • October 7th • November 4th
November 11th • December 2nd • December 9th
10:30AM - 4:00 PM
3 Rounds • Regular/Quick Rated • 45m, 5 second delay (G/45;d5)
USCF Summer Chess Tournaments 2023
Hosted at Frank E Merriweather Jr Library by Archangel 8 Chess Academy
Donations accepted for entry to fund future events
July 15th • July 22nd • July 29th • August 5th • August 19th
10:30AM - 4:00 PM
3 Rounds • Regular/Quick Rated • 45m, 5 second delay (G/45;d5)
